Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Henrico, VA
As a bilingual Latina therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults, first-gen, & Latino individuals navigating identity, intergenerational trauma, relationship challenges, mental health stigma, and academic or career burnout.
If you’re a person of color seeking a space where you don’t have to perform, overexplain yourself, or always be the strong one, this may be for you. Many of my clients were raised in homes where expressing feelings or questioning expectations was met with shame—or even punishment. If this sounds familiar, you too may have learned to make yourself smaller in order to gain approval. Outside the home, you may have also felt pressure to conform to the values & expectations of those around you. Perhaps that meant presenting yourself as polished & without flaws—not only to find belonging, but also to succeed.
As a bilingual Latina therapist, I specialize in supporting young adults, first-gen, & Latino individuals navigating identity, intergenerational trauma, relationship challenges, mental health stigma, and academic or career burnout.
If you’re a person of color seeking a space where you don’t have to perform, overexplain yourself, or always be the strong one, this may be for you. Many of my clients were raised in homes where expressing feelings or questioning expectations was met with shame—or even punishment. If this sounds familiar, you too may have learned to make yourself smaller in order to gain approval. Outside the home, you may have also felt pressure to conform to the values & expectations of those around you. Perhaps that meant presenting yourself as polished & without flaws—not only to find belonging, but also to succeed.
I am a Supervisee in Social Work, who received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience in community-based services aimed at supporting underserved families, as well as in a private practice setting where I facilitated individual and group therapy.
I am a Supervisee in Social Work, who received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience in community-based services aimed at supporting underserved families, as well as in a private practice setting where I facilitated individual and group therapy.
Bringing warmth, empathy, and compassion to your therapy session, I use a genuine, individualized style in therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults, and I’m especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating substance abuse and/or gambling addiction. By creating a space where clients feel accepted, understood, and supported, I create a nonjudgmental space for clients managing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, neurodivergence, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics.
Bringing warmth, empathy, and compassion to your therapy session, I use a genuine, individualized style in therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults, and I’m especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating substance abuse and/or gambling addiction. By creating a space where clients feel accepted, understood, and supported, I create a nonjudgmental space for clients managing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, neurodivergence, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics.
You're someone who is struggling with mental health challenges or going through a difficult transition in your life right now. Maybe you're finding it difficult to manage your anxiety, depression, ADHD, having trouble navigating relationships, just don't know who you are, or others don't know how to accept who you are. Maybe you're going through a faith crisis, and you just don't know how to make the most of who you are and the world you're living in. Despite any challenges you may be facing right now, you are ready to start trying to "figure it out" or make changes to help better yourself.
You're someone who is struggling with mental health challenges or going through a difficult transition in your life right now. Maybe you're finding it difficult to manage your anxiety, depression, ADHD, having trouble navigating relationships, just don't know who you are, or others don't know how to accept who you are. Maybe you're going through a faith crisis, and you just don't know how to make the most of who you are and the world you're living in. Despite any challenges you may be facing right now, you are ready to start trying to "figure it out" or make changes to help better yourself.
We believe achieving and maintaining wellness is a dynamic process that involves finding balance within the whole person. Our purpose as therapists is to assist you in recognizing the areas of your life in need of healing and to help you restore a sense of well-being. We offer an eclectic approach to therapy and utilize multiple evidence based treatment modalities with our clients that are both culturally competent and trauma informed. Our intention as practitioners is that you will leave our work together feeling a renewed sense of self and a greater understanding of how to fulfill your individual needs.
We believe achieving and maintaining wellness is a dynamic process that involves finding balance within the whole person. Our purpose as therapists is to assist you in recognizing the areas of your life in need of healing and to help you restore a sense of well-being. We offer an eclectic approach to therapy and utilize multiple evidence based treatment modalities with our clients that are both culturally competent and trauma informed. Our intention as practitioners is that you will leave our work together feeling a renewed sense of self and a greater understanding of how to fulfill your individual needs.
Somatic therapy views the mind-body connection as integral to the healing process. By integrating EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness based practices with variations of therapy that focus on verbal processing and implementing action-oriented change, I help guide people toward a deeper understanding around the origin of their emotions. This can be helpful when practicing vulnerability and self-compassion, maintaining boundaries, developing a deeper sense of self, and processing ongoing stress and trauma throughout the lifespan.
Somatic therapy views the mind-body connection as integral to the healing process. By integrating EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness based practices with variations of therapy that focus on verbal processing and implementing action-oriented change, I help guide people toward a deeper understanding around the origin of their emotions. This can be helpful when practicing vulnerability and self-compassion, maintaining boundaries, developing a deeper sense of self, and processing ongoing stress and trauma throughout the lifespan.
I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents 12 years and older, and I offer family counseling. My areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, family discord, foster care/adoption and attachment/relational wounds, although I can address other needs as well. My approach is rooted in supportive therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care and CBT, while my orientation stems from family systems and attachment theory. I also utilize other modalities as appropriate. Many of my clients aim to increase self-awareness, insight, compassion, understanding and nervous system regulation and I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents 12 years and older, and I offer family counseling. My areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, family discord, foster care/adoption and attachment/relational wounds, although I can address other needs as well. My approach is rooted in supportive therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care and CBT, while my orientation stems from family systems and attachment theory. I also utilize other modalities as appropriate. Many of my clients aim to increase self-awareness, insight, compassion, understanding and nervous system regulation and I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, sensitivity, or past or present traumas? Does your life feel like it's been taken over by grief, addiction, or anxiety? If you feel a readiness to take the next step in your healing journey, you won't be alone. I'm here to support you. Through learning to deeply listen to yourself with love, presence, compassion, and courage, you can begin to connect with your innate healing capacity, and wholeness of being. Gradually learning to live from this place in yourself invites a soft joy, relief from suffering, transformative healing, and insight into how to live your best life.
What's up?! You don’t have to have it all together here. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of carrying so much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with individuals who are used to showing up for everyone else—until it starts to feel like too much. Life be life-ing, and it can get heavy. This is a space where you can exhale, be real, and not have to pretend. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward that feels more manageable and true to you.
What's up?! You don’t have to have it all together here. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of carrying so much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with individuals who are used to showing up for everyone else—until it starts to feel like too much. Life be life-ing, and it can get heavy. This is a space where you can exhale, be real, and not have to pretend. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward that feels more manageable and true to you.
Monika is passionate about helping clients reduce anxiety, despair, and overthinking by sharing practical, effective strategies that foster greater contentment, deeper connection, and renewed hope. She creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to grow and heal. Monika integrates Play Therapy modalities, ADHD psychoeducation, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Experiencing to support emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and promote lasting well-being for children, adolescents, and adults.
Monika is passionate about helping clients reduce anxiety, despair, and overthinking by sharing practical, effective strategies that foster greater contentment, deeper connection, and renewed hope. She creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to grow and heal. Monika integrates Play Therapy modalities, ADHD psychoeducation, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Experiencing to support emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and promote lasting well-being for children, adolescents, and adults.
I create a relaxing environment where you feel safe and heard. My stance is, you are the experts in your life, and I provide support through my expertise in mental health and child development while challenging you to take an active role in your therapeutic journey. I work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and support children and teens experiencing academic stress and anxiety or depression, and young adults working through identity development and emotional challenges. I believe our intersecting identities shape how we experience the world, and I am committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care.
I create a relaxing environment where you feel safe and heard. My stance is, you are the experts in your life, and I provide support through my expertise in mental health and child development while challenging you to take an active role in your therapeutic journey. I work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and support children and teens experiencing academic stress and anxiety or depression, and young adults working through identity development and emotional challenges. I believe our intersecting identities shape how we experience the world, and I am committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care.
Welcome to your well-being journey! I'm Daija, your dedicated outpatient therapist with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. With extensive experience assisting diverse clients of all ages, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and MBSR to empower you on your path to mental and emotional well-being. Let's work collaboratively to create a secure, non-judgmental space for your personal growth and a brighter future.
Welcome to your well-being journey! I'm Daija, your dedicated outpatient therapist with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. With extensive experience assisting diverse clients of all ages, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and MBSR to empower you on your path to mental and emotional well-being. Let's work collaboratively to create a secure, non-judgmental space for your personal growth and a brighter future.
I know that reaching out for help can feel intimidating and confusing. That is why I work to make people feel comfortable and accepted. I try to make the therapy process enjoyable with humor and affirmation. I am IFS informed as well as trained in AEDP and CBT among other modalities. I love working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds but have a particular focus on working with both adults and children who identify as neurodivergent including both ADHD and Level 1 autism as well as learning disabilities, sensory issues, depression, and anxiety. My hope is to create a non judgmental space to support you on your journey.
I know that reaching out for help can feel intimidating and confusing. That is why I work to make people feel comfortable and accepted. I try to make the therapy process enjoyable with humor and affirmation. I am IFS informed as well as trained in AEDP and CBT among other modalities. I love working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds but have a particular focus on working with both adults and children who identify as neurodivergent including both ADHD and Level 1 autism as well as learning disabilities, sensory issues, depression, and anxiety. My hope is to create a non judgmental space to support you on your journey.
Practicing virtually for residents of Rhode Island and Virginia.
My ideal therapy client is someone who knows they want life to feel different & is ready to do the honest, sometimes messy work to get there. They may be struggling with depressive episodes, anxiety, mood swings, anger, grief, or challenges with substance abuse, & are looking for practical tools & steady support to move forward. I work best with clients who want more than symptom relief- they want understanding, balance, & real change. Above all, my goal is to help clients keep hope alive and practice genuine kindness-toward others & most importantly, to themselves.
Practicing virtually for residents of Rhode Island and Virginia.
My ideal therapy client is someone who knows they want life to feel different & is ready to do the honest, sometimes messy work to get there. They may be struggling with depressive episodes, anxiety, mood swings, anger, grief, or challenges with substance abuse, & are looking for practical tools & steady support to move forward. I work best with clients who want more than symptom relief- they want understanding, balance, & real change. Above all, my goal is to help clients keep hope alive and practice genuine kindness-toward others & most importantly, to themselves.
Robyn Nicholas-Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have challenges in your life that needs additional support to manage? Are you thinking about how you can overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that affects your ability to live a happy and productive life? It is important to know that you have a professional who is understanding, empathetic, and experienced in resolving issues that matter to you. My collaborative and person-centered approach to counseling will assist you in meeting your goals. Seeking counseling is the first step to improving your mental health and I am here to help you through this process!
Do you have challenges in your life that needs additional support to manage? Are you thinking about how you can overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that affects your ability to live a happy and productive life? It is important to know that you have a professional who is understanding, empathetic, and experienced in resolving issues that matter to you. My collaborative and person-centered approach to counseling will assist you in meeting your goals. Seeking counseling is the first step to improving your mental health and I am here to help you through this process!
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Struggling to communicate with your partner? Overwhelmed by parenting challenges or your child’s needs? Maybe you're simply longing for a safe, non-judgmental space to heal from past wounds. You're not alone and help is within reach.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Struggling to communicate with your partner? Overwhelmed by parenting challenges or your child’s needs? Maybe you're simply longing for a safe, non-judgmental space to heal from past wounds. You're not alone and help is within reach.
Life has a way of throwing us off balance when we least expect it. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors or navigating major life transitions, you don't have to carry it alone. I specialize in helping individuals break through cycles of anxiety, depression, ADHD, Gender exploration, and trauma using evidence-based interventions.
Life has a way of throwing us off balance when we least expect it. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors or navigating major life transitions, you don't have to carry it alone. I specialize in helping individuals break through cycles of anxiety, depression, ADHD, Gender exploration, and trauma using evidence-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Reebha— a queer South Asian, first-generation immigrant therapist passionate about helping people rewrite their stories through healing, self-discovery, and connection. I specializes in working with folks navigating: trauma, complex family dynamics, low self-esteem and inner critics, burnout / feeling stuck or unfilled, identity challenges (especially for immigrants, children of immigrants, LGBTQIA+ folks, and underrepresented communities), and mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, ADHD and support for those caring for others with serious mental health concerns.
Hi, I’m Reebha— a queer South Asian, first-generation immigrant therapist passionate about helping people rewrite their stories through healing, self-discovery, and connection. I specializes in working with folks navigating: trauma, complex family dynamics, low self-esteem and inner critics, burnout / feeling stuck or unfilled, identity challenges (especially for immigrants, children of immigrants, LGBTQIA+ folks, and underrepresented communities), and mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal thinking, ADHD and support for those caring for others with serious mental health concerns.
Have you been feeling exhausted lately, regardless of the amount of sleep? Are you finding it hard to motivate yourself to do the simplest of task or crying everyday? I know exactly what you're feeling: the irritability for no reason, lack of appetite or over eating, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW, but don't know where to turn. I don't want you to have to suffer like that anymore. We are going to take your life back!
Have you been feeling exhausted lately, regardless of the amount of sleep? Are you finding it hard to motivate yourself to do the simplest of task or crying everyday? I know exactly what you're feeling: the irritability for no reason, lack of appetite or over eating, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW, but don't know where to turn. I don't want you to have to suffer like that anymore. We are going to take your life back!
Paula Schoenau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CGP, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I provide trauma-informed care to people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I work with clients on developing a treatment plan and establishing achievable goals together - YOU are the expert on yourself, right? I encourage clients to develop a toolbox with coping skills that will help deal with moments of struggle, and increase self-love and self-acceptance.
I provide trauma-informed care to people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I work with clients on developing a treatment plan and establishing achievable goals together - YOU are the expert on yourself, right? I encourage clients to develop a toolbox with coping skills that will help deal with moments of struggle, and increase self-love and self-acceptance.
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FAQ - Hispanic and Latino Counseling
What can a Hispanic and Latino therapist help with?
A Hispanic or Latino therapist can support clients with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. What may set a therapist who personally identifies as Hispanic or Latino apart, however, is their ability to integrate cultural context into your care. If you identify with a specific cultural background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Brazilian, or Colombian, working with a therapist who shares your identity can make a meaningful difference in therapy since you may feel that you have to explain yourself less, or that certain cultural values around family, respect, religion, and emotional expression are more understood by them.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in Spanish or in the language they grew up speaking. For many Hispanic and Latino clients, language is also closely tied to identity and family relationships. Being able to move between English and Spanish in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. Read more about the advantages of choosing a bilingual counselor here.
How can a Hispanic and Latino therapist support family therapy?
Family is central in many Hispanic and Latino cultures, and a therapist with cultural familiarity may be better equipped to navigate family dynamics without oversimplifying them. Culturally responsive therapists may be able to more accurately interpret family roles and dynamics, thus allowing them to distinguish between cultural norms and clinically concerning dynamics. In addition, Hispanic and Latino therapists who speak Spanish may be a particularly good fit for bilingual or multilingual families, as a therapist that can facilitate clearly across languages will help ensure that all family members feel heard and understood.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
The best way to inquire about a therapist’s specific experience with Hispanic and Latino clients is to ask them targeted questions during an initial phone call or consultation. Consider asking questions such as: What experience do you have working with Hispanic or Latino clients? How do you incorporate cultural background into your approach to therapy? Do you offer therapy in Spanish or another language? You may also ask about specific examples of when they’ve navigated working with Hispanic and Latino clients.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The Psychology Today directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity on their profile. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists near you who identify as Hispanic and Latino is limited, the directory will also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.